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February 24, 2025
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen DeCourcey, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Len Diggins, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: January 27, 2025; Arlington's 250th Commemoration Banners; Appointment; Request: Sp
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: January 27, 2025; Arlington's 250th Commemoration Banners; Appointment; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 3/8/2025 @ Robbins; Request: Speci
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Disability Commission
Approve: Disability Commission
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Transportation Adivsory Committee
Approve: Transportation Adivsory Committee
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Removal of Certain Parking Signs on Mass Ave. in Arlington Heights
Approve: Removal of Certain Parking Signs on Mass Ave. in Arlington Heights
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Arlington Heights Business District Proposed Safety Zone
The following safety zone for the Arlington Heights Business District: Massachusetts Avenue from Lancaster Road to a point of 100' north of Daniels Street
Mrs. Mahon moved the following safety zone for the Arlington Heights Business District: Massachusetts Avenue from Lancaster Road to a point of 100' north of Daniels Street.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved the following safety zone for the Arlington Heights Business District: Massachusetts Avenue from Lancaster Road to a point of 100' north of Daniels Street. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Following safety zone for the Arlington Heights Business District: Park Avenue: 25' west of the intersection at Downing Square, extending to 100' above the intersection of Wollaston Avenue and...
Mr. Hurd moved following safety zone for the Arlington Heights Business District: Park Avenue: 25' west of the intersection at Downing Square, extending to 100' above the intersection of Wollaston Avenue and Park Avenue.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved following safety zone for the Arlington Heights Business District: Park Avenue: 25' west of the intersection at Downing Square, extending to 100' above the intersection of Wollaston Avenue and Park Avenue. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 6 Bylaw Amendment / Town Meeting Procedural Rules
Favorable action: Article 6 Bylaw Amendment / Town Meeting Procedural Rules
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 7 Bylaw Amendment / Energy Efficiency and Electrification Revolving Fund
Favorable action: Article 7 Bylaw Amendment / Energy Efficiency and Electrification Revolving Fund
Mr. Helmuth moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Article 8 Bylaw Amendment / Canine Control
Favorable action: Article 8 Bylaw Amendment / Canine Control
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 9 Bylaw Amendment / Observance of Town Employee Holidays
Table to 3/10/2025 meeting
Mrs. Mahon moved to table to 3/10/2025 meeting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to table to 3/10/2025 meeting. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 10 Bylaw Amendment / Poet Laureate of Arlington
Favorable action: Article 10 Bylaw Amendment / Poet Laureate of Arlington
Mr. Helmuth moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Article 22 Endorsement of CDBG Application
Favorable action: Article 22 Endorsement of CDBG Application
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 23 Revolving Funds
Favorable action: Article 23 Revolving Funds
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 24 Revolving Fund / 17 Irving Street
Favorable action: Article 24 Revolving Fund / 17 Irving Street
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 9:23p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 9:23p.m. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
From the Arlington Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s PrimeGov meeting portal (linked from the town’s Agendas and Minutes page). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Arlington Community Media (ACMi) candidate profile and news videos (John Hurd, 2018; Stephen DeCourcey, 2019); Arlington Patch candidate profile (Eric Helmuth, 2021, courtesy of the candidate); YourArlington (Joseph Solomon, June 2026, photo by Marjorie Howard; Diane Mahon, March 2026 candidate profile, photo submitted by the candidate).
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